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Denver will get its third taste of winter sports for 2015 Saturday September 12th despite the possible warm weather. Our marvelous friends and secret scientist over @ Snowboarder Magazine & Transworld Snowboarding will bring to us their epic Snowboard On The Block event, which will once again provide films, a heroic rail jam and music by SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, TALIB KWELI, ELECTRIC CITIZEN, and more, will all be joining us in our beautiful downtown Denver district. Snowboard affairs take place all over the globe, but there is only one that coalesce the years top films, a bad ass music festival, with a heart stopping rail jam in the streets of Downtown Denver with over 25 tons of real snow. We are once again excited to publicize that the biggest snowboard kickoff happening in history, Snowboard On The Block, will again be closing off three blocks in Denver s downtown LODO District. Designed to pay reverence to all outdoor enthusiasts. Snowboard on the Block is a gathering of pro riders, industry veterans and fans alike for a wild bash that only Denver, Colorado can afford. In tallying the world’s top releases, the celebration will also include nationwide along with local artists across three stages, a live rail jam featuring some of snowboardings top elite stars, a massive gear sale with insane discounts-(75%off), free tattoos, a sweet mini ramp, and yes more to come. Tickets will be available online for $25.00. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available. Be sure to snag your tickets early for a discount. Tent space and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit blockfestival.com

Where: 36th Street & Larimer St. Denver, CO

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ViperWar & Peace Tour Flyer Records, Rhymesayers Entertainment & The Agency Group are proud to announce a nationwide U.S. series of shows entitled the War and Peace Tour, featuring underground Hip Hop legends Immortal Technique and Brother Ali and hosted by the ghetto ambassador Poison Pen. The tour kicks off on September 5th in Redway, CA at the Mateel Community Center and will play over 25 shows ending up at Rock The Bells in New Jersey on October 5th with some of their partners in rhyme (including Diabolic and I Self Divine) to bring fans a concert series not to be missed. Various special guests will appear at different venues, throughout the tour. Special VIP ticket packages including chances to briefly meet/politic with Tech & Ali and also to receive various merchandise and a CD sampler featuring new music from Viper Records artists (including Poison Pen, Hasan Salaam, Da Circle, Akir, Technique).

It’s important that we make this alliance to affirm the notion that Hip Hop music and culture will forever be linked to the people and conditions that birthed it. Every artist on this tour is known for giving incredible live shows that create moments and uplift the spirits of the people. We’re also deeply committed to allowing the music to build community and fight for justice. Immortal Technique and his crew are like family to me. I Self Divine is one of my dearest brothers and mentors. This is the tour I’ve wanted to do for years, and it’s finally a reality.”–Brother Ali

“When I was a kid, I had a master teacher instruct me in the Martial Arts. Ju Jitsu, Street fighting. A plethora of styles to say the least. I will always remember though, what my old master said to me one day, “While you’re smoking weed, someone is running miles. While you’re playing video games, someone is practicing Kata. While you’re hanging out in the street with your friends someone is doing push ups. And when you and this person meet, he’s going to fuckin’ destroy you.” So while you’re reading this we’re doing push ups, running miles and practicing. See you soon.” – Immortal Technique

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Check out the Audio Mack link below to listen to and download a couple songs from Obie Trice’s new album, Hangover, which is releasing this October on his own independent record label, Black Market Entertainment via InGrooves/Fontana. After a long stay at fellow Detroit rapper Eminem’s Shady Records, Obie launched Black Market Entertainment in 2010. I’m hearing that Obie and Eminem will have a song together on the new album amongst some other highly anticipated features.

Last month, MTV aired Tech N9ne’s Hostile Takeover:The Story Behind The Tour, a 30-minute tour special that gives an in-depth look at what went in to pulling off the most challenging tour in rap history. After embarking on this year’s record setting “Hostile Takeover” tour and then following up with back-to-back runs in Canada and Europe, Tech N9ne has announced that he will be headlining the “Independent Powerhouse Tour 2013.” The hard-hitting rapper will be joined on the tour by his Strange Music labelmates: gold recording artist Brotha Lynch Hung, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, along with newcomers Rittz and Ces Cru.

“I’m very excited to tour with the guys on the roster. I’ve always wanted to take Ces Cru out. I admire what Rittz does on stage and everybody’s been asking about Lynch on every tour. It’s also great to have Kutt Calhoun back on the road with us. I can’t wait for the Independent Powerhouse Tour. I wish it started today and so does Krizz Kaliko!” Say Tech

In addition, Tech N9ne has also been confirmed to perform at the 2013 Paid Dues Festival in San Bernadino, CA on March 30. Tech will share the stage with De La Soul, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Immortal Technique, Hopsin and festival headliners, Black Hippy, whose members include Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Strange Music recording artist, Jay Rock.

Each artist on the Independent Powerhouse Tour 2013 will release at least one project on Strange Music during the duration of this tour. Headliner Tech N9ne is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming studio album, Something Else, releasing in May 2013. Brotha Lynch Hung’s Mannibalector, the third and final installment of his historic album trilogy, is due in stores February 5, 2013. Strange Music stalwarts Krizz Kaliko and Kutt Calhoun will each add another project to their prolific recording catalogs, while Rittz and Ces Cru will be releasing their respective debut Strange Music albums in 2013, as well.

Doomtree is keeping busy with tours, a radio show and mixtapes. Both Mike Mictlan and Dessa have upcoming tours. Mictlan’s is in support of his most recent release Snaxxx. He will be playing a couple headlining shows before hitting the road with B. Dolan and Toki Wright on the Strange Doom Sayers Tour. Dessa will be heading out this Saturday with her full band to perform songs off of her previous release Castor, The Twin as well as songs that will be on her upcoming release, due out this summer. Midway through she will hit up SXSW to perform at three showcases including her very own on 3/15 at Hangar Lounge. She was also recently added to NPR’s list of Artists to Discover at SXSW. Tour dates for both Mike and Dessa are below. P.O.S is set to play a few upcoming festival shows including Sashquash, Soundset and Westword Music. Mixed Blood Majority (the collaboration between Doomtree’s Lazerbeak, Crescent Moon (of Kill The Vultures) and Joe Horton (of No Bird Sing) will also be performing at this year’s Soundset.

P.O.S announced this week that he will be hosting a new radio show on The Current called “P.O.S is ruining The Current” (if you don’t get it “P.O.S Is Ruining My Life” is a track off of Audition released in 2006). The show will air Saturday nights at 11pm CST starting March 30th.

Doomtree producer/DJ extraordinaire Paper Tiger is trying to get everyone to brushoff those winter blues with the return of the 20 Min Mix. Each Friday in March he will be releasing a 20 Min Mix to get everyone dancing and ready for Spring.

First Show in New York: Sun, March 3rd Loews Village VII, 9:00 PM 66 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 and many more to follow across the U.S.

The feature length documentary delves into traditions, history, western influence, music, culture and the search for identity of the country’s youth. In essence, it asks, “What does it mean to be Mongolian in the 21st Century?”

The question is explored through the personal stories of three Mongolian rappers:

Gennie, the country’s first female rapper who is eager to create her debut album

Quiza, a rap superstar who is blending traditional music with hip hop

Gee, an emerging gangster rapper from the slums of the capital, Ulaanbaatar

Along the way we meet a colourful supporting cast including a shaman, a music professor, traditional musicians, a retired Socialist government music censor and Mongolians living both rural and urbanised lives. Together they paint a picture of modern Mongolia and the role that hip hop and western influences are having on their ancient culture.

“Hip hop is the voice of the country’s youth and it’s such a great way of telling the story of modern Mongolia,” says the film’s writer and director, Benj Binks. “There’s definitely a parallel between modern hip hop and traditional Mongolian music and it’s been fascinating to learn about the world of Mongol Rap”.

Saturday night February, 23 2013, AXS TV broadcasted So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert LIVE from Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. The All-Star line-up who turned out to support Jermaine Dupri and all the So So Def artists included performances from Usher and Ludacris with a very special encore performance from Jay-Z and an appearance from Mariah Carey. AXS TV’s audience kept #SOSOAXSTV trending nationwide throughout the 3 hour plus event. Check these videos to see footage of Jay Z stop Niggaz In Paris because audience is spittin’ it for him. Plus Luda, Lil John and Usher perform some of SoSo’s most memorable songs, and the finale of Mariah Carey getting The Brat to light the candles for the 20th Anniversary Cake.

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Bun B of UGK on his Bun’s Beat Segment: Graffiti is the artistic expression of hip-hop takes the time to school people about how important graffiti has been to our culture. Aerosal Warfare’s GONZO247 recently wrapped Bun’s car recently and gives him a big shout for being one of Houston’s graffiti legends. A lot of people don’t look at Houston as a town for graffiti, so be sure to check out their link in our Related Sites in the sidebar on right and see where you can find some of Houston’s signature pieces.

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